The short answer
When to go to Chintpurni
The most comfortable visits are February to March and late October to November, when days are mild and dry. The trust's ten-day fairs (Chaitra Navratri, Sawan Ashtami, Asuj Navratri) and the New Year fair bring far larger crowds, so choose a weekday outside them if you are travelling with older parents. May and June are hot, July and August are very wet, and winter nights are cold. Climate figures here are from Una (about 600 m lower), so Chintpurni itself runs a few degrees cooler.
Month by month
Chintpurni weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 3°C | 42 mm | Cold nights, pleasant in the sun; light fog possible | |
| February | 23°C | 6°C | 48 mm | Mild days, cool nights; good for darshan | |
| March | 29°C | 10°C | 39 mm | Comfortable; Chaitra Navratri fair in March or April | |
| April | 34°C | 13°C | 25 mm | Warming up; Chaitra Navratri crowds are possible | |
| May | 38°C | 18°C | 30 mm | Hot; queues in the sun are tiring | |
| June | 38°C | 21°C | 109 mm | Hot and humid; monsoon approaches | |
| July | 34°C | 22°C | 316 mm | Heavy monsoon; Sawan Ashtami fair may fall late July | |
| August | 33°C | 22°C | 338 mm | Wettest month; slippery approaches and crowded fair period | |
| September | 33°C | 20°C | 136 mm | Rain easing; still humid | |
| October | 32°C | 14°C | 23 mm | Dry and clear; Asuj Navratri fair brings crowds | |
| November | 28°C | 8°C | 7 mm | Dry, mild and comfortable | |
| December | 23°C | 4°C | 20 mm | Cold nights; New Year fair from 28 December |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Chintpurni seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: February, March, October and November
- February: Mild days, cool nights; good for darshan
- March: Comfortable; Chaitra Navratri fair in March or April
- October: Dry and clear; Asuj Navratri fair brings crowds
- November: Dry, mild and comfortable
Good, with small trade-offs: January and December
- January: Cold nights, pleasant in the sun; light fog possible
- December: Cold nights; New Year fair from 28 December
Possible, with planning: April and September
- April: Warming up; Chaitra Navratri crowds are possible
- September: Rain easing; still humid
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Hot; queues in the sun are tiring
- June: Hot and humid; monsoon approaches
- July: Heavy monsoon; Sawan Ashtami fair may fall late July
- August: Wettest month; slippery approaches and crowded fair period
Useful answers
Best time to visit Chintpurni: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Chintpurni?
February, March, October and November are the best months to visit Chintpurni, with January and December also good. The most comfortable visits are February to March and late October to November, when days are mild and dry. The trust's ten-day fairs (Chaitra Navratri, Sawan Ashtami, Asuj Navratri) and the New Year fair bring far larger crowds, so choose a weekday outside them if you are travelling with older parents. May and June are hot, July and August are very wet, and winter nights are cold. Climate figures here are from Una (about 600 m lower), so Chintpurni itself runs a few degrees cooler.
Which months should I avoid in Chintpurni with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot; queues in the sun are tiring Hot and humid; monsoon approaches
When does it rain most in Chintpurni?
August is the wettest month, with about 338 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 38°C.